This will make it much easier to understand everything you will read, since many Buddhist terms can be very unfamiliar, especially to Westerners. The basic terms of Buddhism include but are not limited to:  Arhat: a being who has attained Nirvana. Bodhisattva: a being who is on the way to enlightenment. Buddha: an awakened being who has achieved perfect enlightenment. Becoming a Buddha is the ultimate goal of Buddhism as highlighted by Shakyamuni Buddha in many scriptures such as The Lotus Sutra.  Dharma: a complicated term that usually refers to the teachings of the Buddha. Nirvana: spiritual bliss that transcends beyond duality, language, time, space and perception. It was often described by Shakyamuni Buddha using the metaphor of a mirror, that a mirror reflects images of all objects without any differentiation. Nirvana is a result after attaining enlightenment. Sangha: the Buddhist community. Sutra: a sacred Buddhist text. Venerable: The title of an ordained monk or nun, seen wearing the specific colored robes of their tradition and sect. The two most popular Buddhist schools today are Theravada and Mahayana. Though these two schools have the same basic beliefs, there are differences in the teachings they focus on: Mahayana focuses heavily on becoming a bodhisattva, Theravada focuses on practicing the dharma, and so on.  There are many other schools of Buddhism, such as Nichiren Shoshu, Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, and Esoteric Buddhism. Schools of Buddhism are far from being the same. There are similarities to a degree but many schools of Buddhism have gone off on tangents over time. Because Buddhism is such an ancient religion, there are many intricate differences between all the schools that cannot be covered in detail here; spend time researching Buddhism to find out more. There are many books talking about the founder of Buddhism, and a simple online search will reveal many articles about his life as well. Siddhartha Gautama was a prince who left his palace and lavish lifestyle to seek enlightenment. Though he is not the only Buddha in existence, he is the historical founder of Buddhism. One of the most foundational concepts of Buddhism is summarized a teaching called the Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. In other words, suffering exists, it has a cause and an end, and there is a way to bring about the end of suffering. Buddhists believe sentient beings live multiple lives. Once a sentient being dies, they are born into a new life, and this cycle of living and dying continues eternally. A being can be reborn in a variety of forms and conditions of life. One of the important goals of Buddhism is to stop reincarnation and attain Nirvana. Karma is closely intertwined with reincarnation and nirvana because karma determines where and when a being will be reborn. Karma consists of the good or bad actions of previous lifetimes and this lifetime. Bad or good karma may affect a being right away, thousands of years from now, or in five lifetimes, depending on when the effects are meant to occur.  Negative karma results from bad actions or thoughts, like killing, stealing, or lying. Positive karma results from good actions or thoughts, such as generosity, kindness, and spreading Buddhist teachings. Neutral karma results from actions that have no real effect, such as breathing or sleeping.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn basic Buddhist terminology. Familiarize yourself with different Buddhist schools. Read about the life of Siddhartha Gautama. Learn about the Four Noble Truths. Learn about reincarnation and nirvana. Understand karma.


Situate the pot upside down so that water will be able to flow through it during the wash cycle. Keeping the neti pot at a distance from the force washing action will prevent it from becoming damaged. On the uppermost rack, the device will receive a more gentle cleaning.  Protecting your neti pot from damage is especially important if it's constructed of a breakable material like ceramic or features a lot of small, delicate pieces.  Set the lid, along with any other removable parts, on the rack next to the pot. If your dishwasher allows you to change the temperature settings, set it as low as it will go. Intense heat can melt or warp neti pots made of plastic. This is another reason why it's a good idea to make room for the device on the top rack where it won't be exposed to the hot water as constantly or directly. Be sure to check the manufacturer's cleaning recommendations included with your device before putting it through the dishwasher. It won't take long for the dishwasher to successfully sanitize your neti pot, so the shortest wash time will suffice. Once it's complete, carefully remove the device and set it aside on a clean towel or dish rack. Allow the neti pot to finish cooling and drying before resuming use.  The dishwasher will also take care of the drying process, saving you time compared to air drying. Ceramic and metal neti pots will be extremely hot when they first come out of the dishwasher, so handle them with caution.
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One-sentence summary -- Place the neti pot in the dishwasher on the top rack. Set the dishwasher to a low heat setting. Run a light wash cycle.


The type of diaper you wear will depend on the amount of leakage you have, daytime wetting versus nighttime wetting, and what size you are. Diapers with more absorbency and nighttime wetting diapers are bulkier. Because incontinence is an issue for people of all ages , a variety of diapers are on the market to meet your needs.  There are diapers especially for older children and preteens , teenagers, and adults . You should try different brands of diapers until you find the right one. Having the right diapers can make you feel more confident.  Youth pull ups are a great option for older children.  Popular brands of youth pull ups are Goodnites  and Select. Some of these pullups look exactly like regular underwear. Shopping for diapers can be expensive. The CareGiver Partnership allows you to try out samples before you spend a lot of money on diapers. If you are a preteen, you may be too small for adult diapers and too big for youth diapers.  Race Car Diapers are made for preteens and come in many different sizes.  These diapers were designed for boys.  Molicare  is another brand that has sizes for preteens. Popular brands for teenagers are Tena , Prevail, and Tranquility. You can also insert booster pads into your diapers to increase how much your diaper can hold.  The booster pads will also allow your diapers to absorb more. The most important factor when finding the right diaper is how you feel in them.  If they fit well and you are comfortable, you will be more confident wearing them to school. You should wear your diapers when you go shopping for new clothes.  This will help you find clothes that do not expose your diapers.  Wearing clothes that are one size larger than your actual size will help hide your diapers.
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Determine the level of absorbency you need. Find the right diapers. Try your diapers on with your school clothes.